Earthenware children's mug. Black elongated octagon with inscription in center. Lusterware accents the upper lip of the mug as well as the center of the handle.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
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Mug
"PRAY take a bit of my plum-cake/ It is so very nice,/ I'll spare you sister more that that/ I have so large a slice." (Transfer printed)
MJ1970.224
Unknown
2 1/2 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.224
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